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Trini
How to Pronounce Trini
Pronounced TREE-nee /หtriหni/High
Meaning: Trini is an affectionate short form of Trinidad, a Spanish name meaning 'Trinity' and honoring the Christian doctrine of the three-personed God. Trinidad, from the Latin trinitas, has long been given in Spanish-speaking families, often around Trinity Sunday. Used on its own, Trini became a stand-alone name, worn by both men and women; here it is recorded for a boy.Low
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History & Origin
Trini is the everyday short form of Trinidad, a Spanish name built on the Latin trinitas, 'Trinity'. Given in devout families and often tied to Trinity Sunday, the full name shortened easily to the warm, two-syllable Trini.
As an independent name Trini stayed uncommon in the United States, recorded for only a couple dozen boys a year at its mid-century high. A Trini born then would be in a grandfather's generation now, and the name keeps a lively, affectionate ring rooted in Spanish devotion.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Trini mean?
It is a short form of Trinidad, a Spanish name meaning 'Trinity'.
How do you pronounce Trini?
It is said TREE-nee, two syllables with the stress on the first.
Is Trini a boy or girl name?
Trini is recorded here as a boy's name, though it is used for both sexes.
Is Trini a popular name?
No, Trini was always uncommon in the United States, a short form that saw only light use.